1. What is a business valuation?

A business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a business or company. For SMEs, it helps owners understand the worth of their enterprise, whether for sale, investment, or strategic planning purposes. For more information about business valuations read our article: https://teamsas.co.uk/business-valuations-guide/

2. What methods are commonly used to value an SME in the UK?

The most commonly used methods include: Earnings multiple method - Values the business based on a multiple of its profits or revenue (for start-ups and loss-making businesses) Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) - Projects future cash flows and discounts them to present value Asset-based valuation - Calculates the net asset value by subtracting liabilities from assets (typically used for asset heavy business and distressed businesses). For more information about business valuations read our article: https://teamsas.co.uk/business-valuations-guide/

3. How long does the valuation process typically take?

The time required for a valuation can vary, but it usually takes between 3 to 5 weeks depending on the complexity of the business and the availability of financial data. For more information about the length of time it takes to do a business valuation read our article: https://teamsas.co.uk/business-valuation-duration/

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We have prepared dozens of business valuations over the years, acting for Shareholders, Management Teams, Investors and Funders. There are many scenarios for which a Business Valuation is required, such as:

Proceeding with an acquisition
Selling a business (or division)
Selling your business to the employees using an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
Resolving shareholder disputes
Agreeing a value as part of divorce proceedings.

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Similar to our Financial Modelling offering, we have a Proven Process that delivers results every time.

90 Minutes Meeting

Establishing context and background of valuation. Agreeing information request list to prepare the valuation

Work Phase 1

Review of information received. Preparing additional questions. Researching comparable transactions and companies

75 Minutes Meeting

Discussing and validating key assumptions. Discussion of outstanding questions

Work Phase 2

Submission of draft Valuation Report for your review and feedback

Finalisation Phase

Final review and feedback. Amending report as appropriate and agreed

Valuation Report Signed Off and Released

Our typical process takes 3 - 4 weeks

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1. What is a business valuation?
A business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a business or company. For SMEs, it helps owners understand the worth of their enterprise, whether for sale, investment, or strategic planning purposes.
For more information about business valuations read our article: https://teamsas.co.uk/business-valuations-guide/
2. What methods are commonly used to value an SME in the UK?
The most commonly used methods include:
- Earnings multiple method - Values the business based on a multiple of its profits or revenue (for start-ups and loss-making businesses)
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) - Projects future cash flows and discounts them to present value
- Asset-based valuation - Calculates the net asset value by subtracting liabilities from assets (typically used for asset heavy business and distressed businesses).
For more information about business valuations read our article: https://teamsas.co.uk/business-valuations-guide/
3. How long does the valuation process typically take?
The time required for a valuation can vary, but it usually takes between 3 to 5 weeks depending on the complexity of the business and the availability of financial data.
For more information about the length of time it takes to do a business valuation read our article: https://teamsas.co.uk/business-valuation-duration/

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Business Valuations

Are you seeking a Business Valuation for your SME business?

Similar to our Financial Modelling offering, we have a Proven Process that delivers results every time.

90 Minutes Meeting

Work Phase 1

75 Minutes Meeting

Work Phase 2

Finalisation Phase

Valuation Report Signed Off and Released

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Finalisation Phase

Valuation Report Signed Off and Released

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2. What methods are commonly used to value an SME in the UK?

3. How long does the valuation process typically take?

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